1968 Bizzarrini Manta vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Bizzarrini Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Bizzarrini Manta would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Bizzarrini Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Bizzarrini Manta (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Bizzarrini Manta should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Bizzarrini Manta (511 Nm) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm). This means 1968 Bizzarrini Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Bizzarrini Manta | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Opel |
| Model | Manta | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 511 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
